amber

/ˈæm.bər/
noun
  1. A hard, translucent fossilized tree resin, typically yellow-orange or brownish, used in jewelry and decoration.
    • The necklace was made of polished amber with a tiny insect trapped inside.
    • Amber can be found along the shores of the Baltic Sea.
    • She collected pieces of amber from the beach to make a bracelet.
  2. A yellow-orange or brownish-yellow color, like that of amber resin.
    • The traffic light turned amber, so she slowed down.
    • He painted the walls a warm shade of amber.
    • The sunset glowed in shades of amber and gold.
adjective
  1. Having the color of amber; yellow-orange or brownish-yellow.
    • The amber leaves covered the ground in autumn.
    • She wore an amber scarf that matched her eyes.
    • The cat had beautiful amber fur.
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